Albrechtsberger's preference for contrapuntal work is also evident in this duo. The piece lives entirely from the imitative development of the motives.
Ursprünglich für Altposaune und Orchester geschrieben, wurde in der vorliegenden praktischen Ausgabe eine Einrichtung für Tenorposaune und Klavier vorgenommen. Die Ausgabe enthält Stimmen für Tenorpos...
As to form, both the concertino and the nocturne are still strongly characterised by the features of the baroque suite. As to style, however, melody and harmonic structure point to Viennese Classicism...
The 6 quartets, published for the first time, show the great fugue master at the height of his creative powers: a celebration of music-making on equal terms.
These quadros, endowed with contrapuntal subtleties, also disprove the preconception of the dry fugues of the great Viennese master. Easy to execute.
The quintet is a contrapuntal cabinet piece of the finest quality. The technically less demanding work is also excellently suited for string orchestra. Effective!
